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deject
The verb "deject" is quite rare in contemporary spoken English and is primarily found in formal or literary contexts. In everyday conversation, native speakers almost exclusively use the adjective form "dejected" (e.g., "He looked dejected") or synonyms like "dishearten," "depress," or "discourage."
When used as a verb, it carries a heavy, downward emotional trajectory, suggesting a sudden loss of spirit or confidence. It is more intense than simply making someone "sad"; it implies a crushing of morale.
Because of its formality, using "deject" as a verb in a casual setting (like a text message or a friendly chat) would sound unnatural or overly dramatic. It is best reserved for written narratives or high-register academic and professional prose.
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The harsh criticism from the board seemed to deject the young architect.
I do not want to deject him further by mentioning the failed exam.
The sudden rain during the outdoor wedding threatened to deject the bride.
Why must you always deject me with your constant pessimism?
The news of the defeat served only to deject the remaining soldiers.
He feared that his lack of progress would deject his mentor.
The silence of the empty halls seemed to deject her spirit.
Do not let a single mistake deject you from trying again.